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Product Designer

EJ East Jordan, MI

East Jordan, MI

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Job Description

This onsite Product Designer role at EJ supports existing offerings and helps advance new business opportunities, moving from early concepts through production. The position coordinates multiple projects and contributes to sales support through product design and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

Create models and drawings using Solidworks (CAD) Design and AutoCad.
Build expertise in designing infrastructure cast products.
Learn customer and industry requirements or specifications and propose design solutions.
Partner with customers and Sales to provide product design and technical support, including consultation and service.
Assist with drawings, cost estimates, time schedules, written descriptions, and project instructions.
Support product number creation and process set up.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team including Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Testing, and Purchasing and provide design input.
Work with Manufacturing to implement new products in the shop, including processes, routings, bill of materials, standards, and new product set-up.
Resolve design and installation questions.
Prepare project status reports and maintain communication across parties to prevent conflicts and support progress to completion.
Assist with customer complaint investigations, reporting, follow-ups, and contribute to improving product quality as seen by the customer.
Provide troubleshooting assistance to Sales, including part set up corrections and support for field issues.
Promote safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement to maintain a safe work environment.
Support the company culture, mission and vision, and core values.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a college or technical school; and/or one year of 3D modeling experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with casting design is a plus.
Experience with 3D modeling (preferably Solidworks) and finite element analysis techniques.
Ability to conceptualize “verbal” projects and directives provided by prospective and current customers.
Familiarity with engineering materials including iron, steel, aluminum, plastics, composites, adhesives, and epoxies.
Ability to perform well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Self-initiative and strong desire to learn new skills and create innovative solutions.
Experience with common MS Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Professional and diplomatic presentation; phone and personal contact with EJ sales personnel and customers is part of the role.

Technologies

Solidworks (CAD) Design
AutoCad
Finite element analysis
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
401K (with match)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
HSA with Employer Match
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus Program

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a college or technical school; and/or one year of 3D modeling experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with casting design is a plus.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Occasionally exposed to outdoor environment/construction site type conditions and moving mechanical equipment.
Noise level is usually moderate.

Travel

Domestic or international air travel may be required.

Location and Experience Level

East Jordan, MI (onsite). Minimum experience: 1 year.

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